Healthcare Assistant - Ward 15 (BGTH)

TN United Kingdom; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Healthcare Assistant on Ward 15 at Burnley, where you'll work in a dynamic team, providing quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Flexibility for day and night shifts is required. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and professionalism valued.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member on Ward 15, demonstrating effective teamwork.
• Provide quality care to diverse patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Education

NVQ Level II in Care

Job description

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Healthcare Assistant - Ward 15 (BGTH), Burnley

Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Burnley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to participate as a successful and dynamic team member on Ward 15 at Burnley, demonstrating effective teamwork through excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ward 15 has achieved GOLD status on the most recent NAPF assessment.

Main duties of the job

Ward 15 is a 24-bedded ward primarily for Elective Orthopaedic surgery, also accommodating beds for step-down trauma Orthopaedic patients who are post-surgery and require extended stays for assessment and discharge planning.

Working for our organisation

The role requires flexibility, as the posts are for day and night shifts on a rolling rota. It is essential that you work well within a team and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Previous experience is preferable but not essential. We value willingness to learn and professionalism; training will be provided.

Join our team to help build on our achievements and respond to the needs of diverse patients. Contribute to providing quality care you can be proud of.

Person specification

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to understand and follow detailed procedures
• NVQ Level II in Care or willingness to undertake it
• Basic computer skills for accessing Trust policies
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Maintain confidentiality
• Clear and accurate communication skills
• Flexibility to work on a rota, including nights and weekends
• Adaptability to changing service needs
• Friendly and caring manner
• Teamwork and supportiveness
• Sensitivity and flexibility to patient needs